New Act Could Expand Access to Telemedicine for Home Dialysis
CHRONIC Care Act would expand the originating sites for monthly clinical assessments to include freestanding dialysis facilities and patients’ homes, and lift geographic limits, starting in 2019. Home dialysis patients would still need a face-to-face visit with a nephrologist at least once every 3 months.
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